Elmer F. Lovejoy papers, 1891-1945.

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Elmer F. Lovejoy papers, 1891-1945.

The collection includes a record book (1891-1895) of the Laramie Cycling Club; 3 rolls of 16mm motion picture film depicting University of Wyoming homecoming parades of 1929 and 1930, the 1938 U.W. commencement, and a 1939 pet parade; a 1921 letter concerning a patent; records of the Lovejoy Novelty Works from 1906-1945; United States patents for his automatic door openers; and Laramie area photographs.

1.15 cubic ft. (3 boxes)

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University of Wyoming.

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Lovejoy, Elmer F., 1872-1960,

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Elmer Lovejoy (1872-1960) was a businessman and inventor. In 1893, he opened a general repair shop in Laramie, Wyoming. In 1902, he built and drove Laramie's first steam-driven automobile. In 1905, he invented an automobile steering gear, and in 1918 and 1921 patented automatic door openers. His Lovejoy Novelty Works was a dealership for Franklin automobiles. Lovejoy was also a bicycling enthusiast. From the description of Elmer F. Lovejoy papers, 1891-1945. (University of Wyoming, A...

Cramer, Frank-Ulrich

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Trabing Commercial Company

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Laramie Cycling Club.

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Lovejoy Novelty Works.

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